Archive - 17 February 2014

Onederfully wanton NGOs

Onederfully wanton NGOs

The first baby steps towards integration.
Islam tops Anwar's campaign agenda

Islam tops Anwar's campaign agenda

He wants to ensure that the stature of Islam is raised in Selangor.
528 forest fire hotspots detected in Sumatra

528 forest fire hotspots detected in Sumatra

Scarcity of rains in the province has triggered the spread of forest fires.
Gov't to make firms liable for corrupt employees

Gov't to make firms liable for corrupt employees

Minister Paul Low says it is aimed to be tabled by the first half of this year.
NST ordered to pay for defaming Husam Musa

NST ordered to pay for defaming Husam Musa

The newspaper must pay RM350,000 for libelling the PAS vice-president.
Cabbie in Ambank case gets jail for having pistol, bullets

Cabbie in Ambank case gets jail for having pistol, bullets

Sessions Judge Azwarnida Affandi says the defence had displayed a bare denial.
NGOs to petition Agong to halt Taib's ascent

NGOs to petition Agong to halt Taib's ascent

The group is seeking 10,000 signatures for its letter to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The Malay Mail and partners creating digital revolution

The Malay Mail and partners creating digital revolution

They are offering phablets to Malaysians to access the news.
Malindo Air offers 50,000 free seats

Malindo Air offers 50,000 free seats

Under the offer, customers needed only to pay airport tax and fees from RM39.
NGOs explain reasons for chicken slaughter

NGOs explain reasons for chicken slaughter

It is described as a way to stop a series of attempts to 'provoke' the Malays.
250,000 traffic offenders told to pay up or face action

250,000 traffic offenders told to pay up or face action

The IGP says 5,000 individuals had been issued with warrants of arrest.
Anwar will sacrifice anyone to expand his power

Anwar will sacrifice anyone to expand his power

PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim should be lambasted as he is a slave to power, and in order to gain power, he will sacrifice anyone.
Umno told to contest in Kajang, spare MCA

Umno told to contest in Kajang, spare MCA

UPDATED 4PM PAS veep Mahfuz Omar says it is akin to 'bullying' to make MCA contest.
PAS wants action against controversial scholar

PAS wants action against controversial scholar

UPDATED 4.25PM Kassim Ahmad's teachings were deemed 'haram'.
Now Zaid wants Khalid to remain Selangor MB

Now Zaid wants Khalid to remain Selangor MB

Just two weeks ago, Zaid Ibrahim had backed Anwar Ibrahim for the post.
Fix this political water crisis, Rafizi tells Syabas

Fix this political water crisis, Rafizi tells Syabas

Selangor water shortage 'a constant political ploy' against Pakatan, says PKR.
Controversial scholar slams 'priest caste' in Islam

Controversial scholar slams 'priest caste' in Islam

Kassim Ahmad says that Islam has been abused by this system in Malaysia.
Trial for cop who released ‘Casanova’ set for May 7-8

Trial for cop who released ‘Casanova’ set for May 7-8

On Oct 21, ASP L Chandkumary, 56, pleaded not guilty to two charges.
Legoland M’sia aims to draw Bollywood film shooting

Legoland M’sia aims to draw Bollywood film shooting

Bollywood film producers frequently include colourful foreign locales in their films.
'Act against Utusan for vitriolic article'

'Act against Utusan for vitriolic article'

The DAP’s Lim Kit Siang asks how the Umno-owned daily gets away with this.
  
Is MISC an example for Perak Corp?

Is MISC an example for Perak Corp?

KINIBIZ Minority shareholders seem to be getting the short end of the stick.
I am sorry, says Waythamoorthy

I am sorry, says Waythamoorthy

UPDATED 2.05PM The PHM chief issues a letter of apology for his failures.
PKR to contest Balingian, two candidates short-listed

PKR to contest Balingian, two candidates short-listed

UPDATED 3.15PM Baru Bian says the two will likely be from the Melanau community.
'Resignation letter for Selangor MB is nonsense'

'Resignation letter for Selangor MB is nonsense'

UPDATED 11PM The PKR sec-gen says the news report is aimed at creating suspicion.
Dr M: Voting for Anwar is voting for the US

Dr M: Voting for Anwar is voting for the US

UPDATED 2.50PM The ex-PM also takes a swipe at the West over LGBT rights.
NUCC wants prompt action on threats to unity

NUCC wants prompt action on threats to unity

This includes those issuing ‘incendiary statements' which affect harmony.
PKR queries if Zaid is Umno's proxy in Kajang

PKR queries if Zaid is Umno's proxy in Kajang

UPDATED 2.55PM Is Umno behind Zaid's candidacy, asks Saifuddin Nasution.
Number of Beaufort flood victims rises to 2,418

Number of Beaufort flood victims rises to 2,418

A Beaufort flood ops room spokesperson says the victims comprised 709 families.
Bersih aims to draw voter support in redelineation

Bersih aims to draw voter support in redelineation

UPDATED 2.35PM They say they have every intention of really forcing the EC's hand.
Mosque meat attack a trap, warns MCA

Mosque meat attack a trap, warns MCA

UPDATED 3.58PM Ti Lian Ker says its a ploy to cause disharmony.
Canadian report filed on Taib's 'timber kickbacks'

Canadian report filed on Taib's 'timber kickbacks'

New evidence suggests Taib lied to state assembly, claims Bruno Manser Fund.
Public, political figures are not beyond criticism

Public, political figures are not beyond criticism

FREE YOURSAY 'This NGO chief doesn't even know which part of Kok's video is...'
'Najib, stop playing Santa or risk being axed'

'Najib, stop playing Santa or risk being axed'

Kadir Jasin says PM must stop lavishing scarce public funds on cash handouts.
Are we heading for emergency rule?

Are we heading for emergency rule?

COMMENT Is that why no action is taken against these trouble-makers?
Bushland blaze believed to be due to firecrackers

Bushland blaze believed to be due to firecrackers

The Ampang Fire and Rescue Station chief says the fire occurred at 9pm.
When was Rosmah elected a national leader?

When was Rosmah elected a national leader?

FREE YOURSAY 'Is Michelle Obama a leader in the US? Then how did Rosmah...?
Syed Mokhtar buys biz newspaper

Syed Mokhtar buys biz newspaper

KINIBIZ His purchase of financial daily The Malaysian Reserve has been confirmed.
All 1MDB has to show is mountain of debt?

All 1MDB has to show is mountain of debt?

COMMENT To say that the case of 1MDB is troubling is an understatement.
Respect the parking needs of disabled people

Respect the parking needs of disabled people

As the brother to a disabled person (Orang Kurang Upaya or OKU) in Penang. I would like to appeal to motorists in Penang to always leave the OKU parking lots empty for people who are genuinely disabled as I have been receiving complains that the OKU parking lots are always taken up by cars without OKU stickers.
With Taib's exit, SUPP eyes return of Chinese vote

With Taib's exit, SUPP eyes return of Chinese vote

However, Pakatan is confident of keeping the community’s support.
Najib to blame for Waytha’s failures

Najib to blame for Waytha’s failures

FREE YOURSAY ‘Hopefully, the Indian M’sians have gotten wiser...’ 
Why anti-Malay acts only in Penang and Selangor?

Why anti-Malay acts only in Penang and Selangor?

FREE YOURSAY 'Umno should learn to write a more original script...'